Cool. How come you didn't use the ASUS SLI bridge that is the perfect length for the spacing? No issue using a longer one afaik, just on the aesthetics side.

Also, do you really _need_ the fans on the RAM? I also have closed loop LCS and haven't given much of a damn about the effect on surrounding components not getting airflow, maybe too little of a damn.

Honestly, I didn't even think about using the one that came with the mobo. That would mean I have to go and find the box and the parts and AHHH, too much effort :P I will take a look though. I don't even remember seeing it but if it looks better than that tacky copper colored one then I am all about it!

As far as the fans on the RAM goes, I just wanted to keep everything in my case this time around as cool as possible. I doubt I really "NEED" the fans but it was only like $15. My last system which was 8gb of DDR 2 RAM seemed to put out some decent heat. I just said, why not. The ram is 1600 so it's nothing crazy. That fan does seem kind of insignificant when you think the HAF X has 4, 200mm fans in it though.

Also, I want to see some more builds! It's a great way to pass the time.

Honestly, I didn't even think about using the one that came with the mobo. That would mean I have to go and find the box and the parts and AHHH, too much effort :P I will take a look though. I don't even remember seeing it but if it looks better than that tacky copper colored one then I am all about it!

As far as the fans on the RAM goes, I just wanted to keep everything in my case this time around as cool as possible. I doubt I really "NEED" the fans but it was only like $15. My last system which was 8gb of DDR 2 RAM seemed to put out some decent heat. I just said, why not. The ram is 1600 so it's nothing crazy. That fan does seem kind of insignificant when you think the HAF X has 4, 200mm fans in it though.

Imo those cool Kingston RAM coolers with the LEDs are decent for aesthetics. Most people don't have them so they kind of stand out... however I'd definitely lower their speeds on the fans because small fans = LOUD.

Originally Posted by Belize

Online dating turned into circumcision discussion. Good job MMO-C, it only took 25 pages.

This will cost me a ton and I haven't made the decision lightly, but I REALLY like my music, have a ton of FLAC and 320kbps files and I want to goddamn HEAR them with the soundstage and beauty of bass, mids and highs and want to get immersed into them.

Oh and this will also kick ass in gaming - not as much as a Xi-Fi card, I know, but it'll still be 50,000x better than onboard (or so I hear). BF3 sounds, here I come.

This will cost me a ton and I haven't made the decision lightly, but I REALLY like my music, have a ton of FLAC and 320kbps files and I want to goddamn HEAR them with the soundstage and beauty of bass, mids and highs and want to get immersed into them.

Oh and this will also kick ass in gaming - not as much as a Xi-Fi card, I know, but it'll still be 50,000x better than onboard (or so I hear). BF3 sounds, here I come.

This is exactly the setup I'd love to get. I agree it is costly, but when you really love music, you'll do anything. Congrats on your decision and I can't wait to hear back from ya about it!

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Originally Posted by Belize

Online dating turned into circumcision discussion. Good job MMO-C, it only took 25 pages.

Ok I finally caved in to the one part that I had never experienced for myself - sound.

So after literally 3 weeks of in-depth research and several questions with the audiophile community, I have decided to take my sound setup to a whole new level This will cost me a ton and I haven't made the decision lightly, but I REALLY like my music, have a ton of FLAC and 320kbps files and I want to goddamn HEAR them with the soundstage and beauty of bass, mids and highs and want to get immersed into them.

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Oh and this will also kick ass in gaming - not as much as a Xi-Fi card, I know, but it'll still be 50,000x better than onboard (or so I hear). BF3 sounds, here I come.

I've been thinking of a soundcard too, though I've heard headsets have their own sound cards built into them and they use it instead,
leaving the "real card" workless.
I don't know if this is true or not.
Sure if you have speakers then a soundcard is a must.

I've been thinking of a soundcard too, though I've heard headsets have their own sound cards built into them and they use it instead,
leaving the "real card" workless.
I don't know if this is true or not.
Sure if you have speakers then a soundcard is a must.